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1952 Map of Draper

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Draper
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The Wasatch National Forest dominates the eastern landscape, where steep canyons like Little Cottonwood Canyon and Bells Canyon descend toward the developing valley. At the base of these slopes, the Historic Mon (Temple Granite Quarry) marks the site where stone was harvested for iconic Utah architecture. This 1950s landscape shows a transition from agricultural roots to modern infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of Alta Airpark and Carters Sky Ranch alongside traditional irrigation networks like the Dimple Dell Company Irrigation Ditch.

The area's industrial and community life is anchored by the Union Pacific railroad and early utility developments, including the Murray City Power Plant and the Salt Lake City Aqueduct. Small settlements like Union, Granite, and Draper are clearly defined, with local landmarks such as Union Cemetery and the Union Area Gun Club providing specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. To the north, Big Cottonwood Creek provides a corridor for recreation at spots like The Birches Picnic Ground.